[groove] n [ME groof; akin to OE grafan to dig--more at grave] (1659) 1: a long narrow channel or depression
2. a: a fixed routine: rut b: a situation suited to one's abilities or interests: niche
3: top form "a great talker when he is in the ~"
4: the middle of the strike zone in baseball where a pitch is most easily hit "a fastball right in the ~"
5: an enjoyable or exciting experience
6: a pronounced enjoyable rhythm
[2]groove vb grooved ; groov.ing vt (1686) 1 a: to make a groove in b: to join by a groove
2: to perfect by repeated practice "grooved her golf swing"
3: to throw (a pitch) in the groove ~ vi 1: to become joined or fitted by a groove
2: to form a groove
3: to enjoy oneself intensely
4: to interact harmoniously "contemporary minds and rock ~ together --Benjamin DeMott" -- groov.er n